Clematis Bloom

Question

I have a clematis that grows well each year, but blooms only at the top. I really can’t remember what it is, planted it long ago! I prune to a healthy bud in the spring (march/April), sun until maybe 2-3 pm Any way to make it bloom further down, or is that just its type?

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Answer 1

This appears to be a late clematis, which typically blooms on this years growth. If it doesn't get cut down to about 18 inches or so in Spring, then it is probably going to flower only on the new growth at the top.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/clematis/growing-clematis.htm